Chelsea Erickson of Pine River and Ryan Leonard of Verndale announce their engagement. Parents are Joel and Brenda Erickson and Shellie and Duane Leonard. Their wedding will take place Oct. 5, 2013, in Verndale.

I've worked at the Brainerd Dispatch with various duties since Dec. 7, 1983. Starting off as an Ad Designer and currently Director of Audience Development. The Dispatch has been an interesting and challenging place to work. I'm fortunate to have made many friends, both co-workers and customers.